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France, Sub-Saharan Africa flounder in the fight against corruption

Over the past 10 years, France's leadership in the fight against corruption has stagnated, according to Transparency International, in its annual global report of 180 countries on the perception of graft. And many African countries are failing in the struggle against endemic clientelism and fraud.

Radio France Internationale

Paris talks on Ukraine overshadowed by hard line US-Russia rhetoric

Top officials from Ukraine and Russia met in Paris on Wednesday for talks facilitated by France and Germany. The dialogue, dealing with the situation in Eastern Ukraine, yielded some results, but coicdided with a US rejection of Russian demands to 'never allow' Ukraine join Nato.

Radio France Internationale

France targets groups, websites with expanded powers under anti-terror law

The French government said this week it was closing down an activist-run media outlet and a Muslim website deemed at odds with "national values", the latest in a series of steps that rights groups and lawyers say infringe on democratic freedoms.

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Powerchair ace hoping 2022 will be the year for Three Lions glory in Qatar and Australia

England powerchair footballer Marcus Harrison is hoping that his team will soar to World Cup success in Sydney - two months before Qatar 2022.

Liverpool Echo

Russia, Ukraine Hold Talks as US Warns of Invasion

Top officials from Ukraine and Russia met in Paris on Wednesday for talks to defuse tensions on their border, a meeting seen as a positive step by France despite fresh warnings from the US that Moscow was preparing military action. The meeting in the French capital between the Kremlin's deputy…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ruth Silvestre obituary

Other lives: Singer, actor and author who wrote a trilogy of books about her experiences setting up home in the south west of France

The Guardian - UK

France probes 'revolting' claims of rapacious care homes

France’s government is pledging to investigate what it called “absolutely revolting” allegations that a world leader in care for older adults has been putting profit before quality, rationing food and other items for nursing home residents

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Court reverses French ban on sale of cannabis-derived CBD flowers and leaves

France’s highest administrative court has suspended a government ban on the sale and consumption of raw CBD flowers and leaves, which come from marijuana plants but do not contain psychoactive compounds.

Radio France Internationale

Negotiating parties in Paris talks commit to upholding ceasefire in eastern Ukraine

Advisors to the heads of state of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to uphold a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine after holding talks in Paris. The negotiations to defuse the crisis came as the US and NATO delivered written responses to Moscow’s raft of security demands…

France 24

Man Utd striker Anthony Martial's first words after completing Sevilla loan switch

France international Anthony Martial has finally sealed his move to Spanish outfit Sevilla on loan for the rest of the season and is hoping to impress in Andaluscia

Daily Mirror

Macron meets Algerian-born French citizens with one eye on election

French president seeks to address France’s colonial legacy in north Africa

The Guardian - UK

France working to de-escalate Ukraine crisis, Le Drian says

France is working flat out with its European partners and the United States to find ways to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Wednesday.

Reuters

France to help drivers stave off cost of soaring fuel prices

French Prime Minister Jean Castex has announced that compensation for work-related transportation will be "raised by 10%" so drivers can better cope with the rise in fuel prices.

Radio France Internationale

France report good news on Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack before Six Nations

Les Bleus begin the championship at home to Italy.

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Biden ‘stands by’ pledge to nominate Black woman to supreme court, White House says – as it happened

President urged to make good on promise to pick Black woman to fill vacancy, with Stephen Breyer to retire as justice – follow the latest

Reuters

Romania is ready to host increased NATO troops if needed, president says

Romania is in talks with the United States and France over ways to enhance their troop count in the country and was ready to host an increased NATO military presence, President Klaus Iohannis said on Wednesday.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian schoolgirl could miss chance to represent Scotland as family can't afford flight

After acquiring the knack for a rather niche sport, Melissa Ainslie, from Livingston, has the opportunity to travel to France and represent her country in the European Youth Championships

The Guardian - UK

Netherlands lifts toughest Covid curbs with Denmark and France set to follow

Many EU countries opt to reopen despite record infections as WHO suggests Omicron may signal more manageable phase of pandemic

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TUI, Jet2, easyJet: Latest travel rules for flying to Spain, France, Portugal, Greece and Cyprus

These are the latest country entry requirements with advice from the Foreign Office

Bristol Post

Six Nations 2022 Fantasy Rugby ultimate guide: How to play, tips for round 2 and rules

The Six Nations is back and with it comes Fantasy Rugby - BristolLive brings you all the key information on how to play and who to pick ahead of the round two fixtures.

Reuters

Analysis-W. Africa coups show limits of diplomacy, opening door to new players

Earlier this month, West African countries slapped tough economic sanctions on Mali to punish coup leaders seeking to extend their hold on power, and to halt a run of military takeovers that have beset the region since 2020.

The Independent UK

France bans gay 'conversion therapy' with new law

France has a new law that bans so-called conversion therapies and authorizes jail time and fines for practitioners who use the scientifically discredited practice to attempt to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ people

Nottingham Post

EasyJet gives urgent warning to passengers over 3-day strike action in France

Strike action is taking place over three days at the end of January, starting on January 26 to January 28

Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: US formally responds to Russia’s demands

Russia-Ukraine tensions news from January 26: Biden administration rejects Russian demand to halt NATO’s expansion.

France 24

Hundreds gather in Burkina Faso's capital to support military coup

Supporters of the new junta in Burkina Faso gathered in the capital Ouagadougou on Tuesday as neighbouring countries, the UN and France condemned the military coup.

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